Horse Health Matters®
The Equine Psyche
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 15:57
The fears and needs of your horse are stuck there in the back of its psyche based on millions of years of experience. Learn how 4 essential needs form and …
Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 14:32
Heat stroke and sunburn occur when horses are exposed to too much sun or hot, humid weather. Read about how to prevent and care for your horse in emergencies …
Bathing Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 13:47
Learn what you need to have handy when bathing your horse and the 9 steps to get your horse thoroughly clean and dry …
Body Clipping Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 18:28
Read about the tools needed for body clipping your horse and how to groom your horse effectively depending on its coat, the season, and your horse's living …
Tip of the Day
Check the girth area of your horse every time you groom prior to riding your horse. Girth galls occur just behind the elbows of the horse, and are caused by pressure or movement of the girth while riding.
Horse Hoof Abscesses: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
by Miriam Rieck
April 30, 2017 18:10
You go to feed your horse and he is standing in the far corner of the paddock. You notice a very pronounced limp as he walks to his feeder. Did he break a bone …
Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview
by Flossie Sellers
May 3, 2017 11:01
Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse …
Imprinting and Training Young Foals – Do it Right
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 15, 2018 14:19
The first contacts a newborn foal has with humans is critical in setting the stage for future training …
Triticale Hay for Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
October 29, 2018 16:46
Is triticale a good hay for horses …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Croup
The highest part of the rump.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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